Gripping apparatus



FIG. 1 is an enlarged front perspective view of the gripping apparatusaccording to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a left side front perspective view of the gripping apparatusof FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the gripping apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the gripping apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the gripping apparatus of FIG.1.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the gripping apparatus of FIG.1.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the gripping apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the gripping apparatus of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the gripping apparatus of FIG. 1 asemployed in a vial manipulating unit, shown in broken lines.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating an exampleenvironment of the gripping apparatus and form no part of the claimedinvention. Portions of the gripping apparatus shown in broken lines formno part of the claimed invention.

The ornamental design for a gripping apparatus, as shown and described.